It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments to make sure that this drug is help you and to check for unwanted effects.
Tell your family doctor if you notice continued itching, redness, or burning of your scalp after you apply minoxidil. If the itching, redness, or burning is severe, wash the drug off and check with your family doctor before using it again.
Hair loss may continue for 2 weeks after you start using minoxidil. Tell your family doctor if your hair loss continues after 2 weeks. Always tell your family doctor if your hair growth does not increase after using minoxidil for 4 months.